Blue-headed Parrot

About the Blue-headed Parrot

Also known as: Blue-hooded Parrot, Cobalt Parrot, Red-vented Parrot

The Blue-headed Parrot is a medium-sized species of parrot found in and around the Amazon basin in South America. They feed mainly on fruits, flowers, and seeds.

Their body plumage is predominantly green with a bright blue head and red undertail coverts.

Blue-headed Parrots are popular in aviculture, where they are known as Blue-headed Pioni (singular Pionus). In this capacity they are known as being affectionate and quiet companions.

Details & Statistics

Added to Birdorable

Hatched 10 December 2022

Scientific Name

Pionus menstruus

Order:

Psittaciformes

Family:

Psittacidae

Genus:

Pionus

Species:

P. menstruus

Bird Family

Parrots & Parakeets

Measurements

Length:

9.4 to 11 inches

(23.9 to 27.9 cm)

Weight:

7.4 to 10.4 ounces

(209.8 to 294.8 grams)

Range

International Names

Brazilian (Português brasileiro)

maitaca-de-barriga-azul

Chinese (汉语)

蓝头鹦哥

Czech (Cesky)

amazónek černouchý

Danish (Dansk)

Blåhovedet Pionus

Dutch (Nederlands)

Zwartoormargrietje

Finnish (Suomi)

siniaratti

French (Français)

Pione à tête bleue

German (Deutsch)

Schwarzohrpapagei

Italian (Italiano)

Pappagallo testablu

Japanese (日本語)

アケボノインコ [akebonoinko]

Norwegian (Norsk)

Blåhodepapegøye

Polish (Polski)

piona niebieskogłowa

Portuguese (Português)

Maitaca-de-cabeça-azul

Russian (русский язык)

Синеголовый амазонет

Spanish (Español)

Loro Cabeciazul

Swedish (Svenska)

blåhuvad papegoja

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2022 Bonanza Bird #6: Blue-headed Parrot

December 9, 2022

Today's new Birdorable bird is our 102nd new species of parrot! Welcome the Blue-headed Parrot to our flock! The Blue-headed Parrot is a medium-sized parrot with a range in and around the Amazon basin in South America. They feed on fruits, berries,... Read more »